Special Education Aide

ELEMENTARY; Stockdale (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockdale ISD ELEMENTARY in Stockdale, Texas is seeking a Special Education Aide to support a certified teacher in a special education setting. This nonexempt, full‑time role assists with instructional activities, behavior management, and adapting materials to meet individual student needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas educational aide certificate. Daily duties include preparing instructional materials, supervising students, assisting with transfers and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers and positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Follow instructions

General office equipment

Education

High school diploma

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Special Education Aide

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Aide Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) Pay Grade: C1

Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised:

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susan Loep , Principal
• ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]